Date of Birth:
21st June 1983
Height:
173cm
Place of Birth:
Alesund, Norway
Weight:
73kg
Debut:
FK Vetra (a) 30/07/09
Previous Clubs:
Lillestrøm, Standard Liège, Aalesund
Another one of Norway’s hidden gems moved to Craven Cottage during the summer of 2009, when Fulham secured the services of Bjørn Helge Riise.
Riise is another that can play in a variety of positions, including in the centre of the park and just off the front man. However, it is on the right of midfield that the Riise is most effective, with his pace and direct running a constant threat to his markers.
Having been tracked by Fulham for a number of months, Riise joined on a three-year deal from Norwegian side Lillestrom where he made 86 appearances, scoring 10 goals. His former clubs include Aalesund, Viking FK, Standard Liege and Brussels.
Riise has already teamed up with fellow Cottager Brede Hangeland at international level, and was joined at Fulham by older brother John Arne Riise in the summer of 2011.
Riise impressed when called upon during his first season at the Club with his best form arguably coming in the Club's incredible UEFA Europa League campaign but found his opportunities limited during the 2010/11 campaign.
On the 15th February 2011 Riise joined Sheffield United on loan until the end of the Football League npower Championship season (8 May).
In late September 2011 Bjorn joined Portsmouth on loan until the 7th November 2011.
Fulham Record
| Season | League | FA Cup | Carling Cup | UEFA | Total |
| | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals |
| 2011-2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010-2011 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009-2010 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 31 | 0 |